Arcum Dagsson (Commander)

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Jul 2, 2025
How To Play Blue Differently in EDH
Blue is known for control in Magic, but that's far from the only thing it does. Let's look at ways you can play blue "off-color" in Commander.
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Octopus Form
5.5%inclusion14 decks253 decks
2%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
4.5%inclusion12 decks265 decks
-3%synergy
Planetarium of Wan Shi Tong
2.7%inclusion7 decks260 decks
-1%synergy
Invasion Submersible
2.4%inclusion6 decks253 decks
2%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
1.7%inclusion4 decks234 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Silver Myr
77%inclusion1.55K decks2.02K decks
66%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
68%inclusion1.38K decks2.02K decks
58%synergy
Ornithopter
66%inclusion1.32K decks2.02K decks
57%synergy
Myr Retriever
60%inclusion1.20K decks2.02K decks
55%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
58%inclusion1.17K decks2.02K decks
53%synergy
Corridor Monitor
55%inclusion1.10K decks2.02K decks
53%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
53%inclusion1.07K decks2.02K decks
50%synergy
Memnite
51%inclusion1.02K decks2.02K decks
47%synergy
Darksteel Forge
51%inclusion1.03K decks2.02K decks
46%synergy
Spellskite
56%inclusion1.14K decks2.02K decks
46%synergy
Top Cards
Etherium Sculptor
56%inclusion1.13K decks2.02K decks
39%synergy
Lightning Greaves
56%inclusion1.12K decks2.02K decks
29%synergy
Unwinding Clock
55%inclusion1.11K decks2.02K decks
43%synergy
Counterspell
51%inclusion1.04K decks2.02K decks
-15%synergy
Sculpting Steel
50%inclusion1.01K decks2.02K decks
43%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
48%inclusion971 decks2.02K decks
45%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
47%inclusion709 decks1.52K decks
44%synergy
Swan Song
46%inclusion929 decks2.02K decks
20%synergy
Phyrexian Walker
46%inclusion927 decks2.02K decks
44%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
46%inclusion925 decks2.02K decks
27%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
41%inclusion824 decks2.02K decks
6%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
41%inclusion818 decks2.02K decks
17%synergy
Mana Vault
39%inclusion779 decks2.02K decks
28%synergy
Rhystic Study
38%inclusion764 decks2.02K decks
4%synergy
Ancient Tomb
36%inclusion735 decks2.02K decks
24%synergy
The One Ring
35%inclusion711 decks2.02K decks
23%synergy
Force of Will
32%inclusion642 decks2.02K decks
14%synergy
Chrome Mox
25%inclusion513 decks2.02K decks
16%synergy
Grim Monolith
25%inclusion499 decks2.02K decks
19%synergy
Mox Diamond
22%inclusion442 decks2.02K decks
16%synergy
Creatures
Manakin
44%inclusion890 decks2.02K decks
43%synergy
Myr Sire
43%inclusion866 decks2.02K decks
42%synergy
Combat Courier
40%inclusion812 decks2.02K decks
39%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
39%inclusion795 decks2.02K decks
28%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
37%inclusion748 decks2.02K decks
25%synergy
Foundry Inspector
36%inclusion734 decks2.02K decks
22%synergy
Palladium Myr
36%inclusion727 decks2.02K decks
32%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
36%inclusion726 decks2.02K decks
26%synergy
Shield Sphere
36%inclusion717 decks2.02K decks
34%synergy
Scrap Trawler
34%inclusion689 decks2.02K decks
30%synergy
Hangarback Walker
34%inclusion684 decks2.02K decks
31%synergy
Walking Ballista
34%inclusion678 decks2.02K decks
29%synergy
Myr Convert
33%inclusion664 decks2.02K decks
31%synergy
Hedron Crawler
33%inclusion659 decks2.02K decks
32%synergy
Plague Myr
30%inclusion600 decks2.02K decks
28%synergy
Filigree Sages
29%inclusion586 decks2.02K decks
28%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
29%inclusion577 decks2.02K decks
21%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
28%inclusion572 decks2.02K decks
6%synergy
Master Transmuter
28%inclusion566 decks2.02K decks
23%synergy
Junk Diver
27%inclusion535 decks2.02K decks
25%synergy
Metalworker
22%inclusion439 decks2.02K decks
20%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
21%inclusion371 decks1.73K decks
8%synergy
Thought Monitor
21%inclusion431 decks2.02K decks
11%synergy
Myr Moonvessel
18%inclusion371 decks2.02K decks
18%synergy
Shimmer Myr
18%inclusion368 decks2.02K decks
12%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
16%inclusion332 decks2.02K decks
11%synergy
The Reality Chip
16%inclusion326 decks2.02K decks
3%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
15%inclusion292 decks1.96K decks
5%synergy
K-9, Mark I
14%inclusion286 decks2.02K decks
13%synergy
Tomb Trawler
14%inclusion261 decks1.85K decks
14%synergy
Workshop Assistant
14%inclusion284 decks2.02K decks
13%synergy
Blightsteel Colossus
12%inclusion242 decks2.02K decks
8%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
12%inclusion241 decks2.02K decks
8%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
12%inclusion240 decks2.02K decks
6%synergy
Hope of Ghirapur
12%inclusion238 decks2.02K decks
10%synergy
Millikin
11%inclusion222 decks2.02K decks
9%synergy
Trinket Mage
11%inclusion219 decks2.02K decks
1%synergy
Memnarch
10%inclusion210 decks2.02K decks
8%synergy
Cathodion
9.2%inclusion185 decks2.02K decks
9%synergy
Karn, Legacy Reforged
9.1%inclusion184 decks2.02K decks
6%synergy
Malcator's Watcher
9.0%inclusion181 decks2.02K decks
8%synergy
Dross Scorpion
8.7%inclusion175 decks2.02K decks
8%synergy
Voltaic Servant
8.5%inclusion172 decks2.02K decks
8%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
8.5%inclusion171 decks2.02K decks
3%synergy
Trophy Mage
8.3%inclusion167 decks2.02K decks
1%synergy
Kuldotha Forgemaster
8.2%inclusion165 decks2.02K decks
7%synergy
Silver Raven
7.7%inclusion156 decks2.02K decks
6%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
7.5%inclusion151 decks2.02K decks
-6%synergy
Drafna, Founder of Lat-Nam
7.2%inclusion146 decks2.02K decks
5%synergy
Spellseeker
6.9%inclusion140 decks2.02K decks
-1%synergy
Instants
Dramatic Reversal
45%inclusion903 decks2.02K decks
25%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
42%inclusion857 decks2.02K decks
6%synergy
Pongify
34%inclusion695 decks2.02K decks
-6%synergy
Mana Drain
32%inclusion649 decks2.02K decks
5%synergy
Whir of Invention
30%inclusion611 decks2.02K decks
17%synergy
Sink into Stupor
29%inclusion501 decks1.74K decks
7%synergy
Force of Negation
28%inclusion566 decks2.02K decks
13%synergy
Negate
27%inclusion543 decks2.02K decks
-11%synergy
Pact of Negation
27%inclusion537 decks2.02K decks
16%synergy
Brainstorm
24%inclusion487 decks2.02K decks
-17%synergy
Flusterstorm
23%inclusion473 decks2.02K decks
14%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
22%inclusion449 decks2.02K decks
-12%synergy
Arcane Denial
22%inclusion440 decks2.02K decks
-14%synergy
Mystical Tutor
22%inclusion434 decks2.02K decks
-3%synergy
Mental Misstep
21%inclusion433 decks2.02K decks
14%synergy
Resculpt
21%inclusion431 decks2.02K decks
2%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
20%inclusion400 decks2.02K decks
4%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
18%inclusion354 decks2.02K decks
12%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
17%inclusion282 decks1.63K decks
11%synergy
Spell Pierce
13%inclusion272 decks2.02K decks
5%synergy
Shore Up
13%inclusion262 decks2.02K decks
8%synergy
Reality Shift
13%inclusion262 decks2.02K decks
-15%synergy
Magic Damper
13%inclusion102 decks814 decks
9%synergy
Desynchronization
11%inclusion188 decks1.68K decks
6%synergy
Dispel
11%inclusion217 decks2.02K decks
1%synergy
Strix Serenade
10%inclusion173 decks1.74K decks
0%synergy
Misdirection
9.2%inclusion186 decks2.02K decks
4%synergy
High Tide
9.0%inclusion181 decks2.02K decks
-35%synergy
Stoic Rebuttal
7.7%inclusion155 decks2.02K decks
5%synergy
Aetherize
7.7%inclusion155 decks2.02K decks
-21%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
7.0%inclusion142 decks2.02K decks
3%synergy
Chain of Vapor
7.0%inclusion142 decks2.02K decks
2%synergy
Miscast
7.0%inclusion142 decks2.02K decks
4%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
6.5%inclusion121 decks1.86K decks
-3%synergy
Mana Leak
6.0%inclusion121 decks2.02K decks
-1%synergy
Opt
5.6%inclusion112 decks2.02K decks
-20%synergy
Disruption Protocol
5.6%inclusion112 decks2.02K decks
3%synergy
Access Denied
5.4%inclusion108 decks2.02K decks
2%synergy
Delay
5.4%inclusion108 decks2.02K decks
1%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
5.2%inclusion105 decks2.02K decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Fabricate
44%inclusion880 decks2.02K decks
22%synergy
Thoughtcast
23%inclusion456 decks2.02K decks
14%synergy
Transmute Artifact
18%inclusion366 decks2.02K decks
15%synergy
Ponder
17%inclusion337 decks2.02K decks
-13%synergy
Reshape
16%inclusion329 decks2.02K decks
9%synergy
One with the Machine
14%inclusion284 decks2.02K decks
11%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
13%inclusion268 decks2.02K decks
-1%synergy
Preordain
9.1%inclusion183 decks2.02K decks
-15%synergy
Windfall
8.7%inclusion175 decks2.02K decks
-14%synergy
Solve the Equation
8.6%inclusion174 decks2.02K decks
-4%synergy
Merchant Scroll
8.2%inclusion166 decks2.02K decks
-1%synergy
Argivian Restoration
7.1%inclusion144 decks2.02K decks
6%synergy
All Is Dust
6.2%inclusion125 decks2.02K decks
5%synergy
Step Through
5.8%inclusion117 decks2.02K decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
God-Pharaoh's Statue
43%inclusion858 decks2.02K decks
40%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
41%inclusion829 decks2.02K decks
34%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
37%inclusion753 decks2.02K decks
34%synergy
Myr Turbine
34%inclusion694 decks2.02K decks
34%synergy
Voltaic Key
34%inclusion692 decks2.02K decks
29%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
34%inclusion684 decks2.02K decks
6%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
33%inclusion671 decks2.02K decks
29%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
33%inclusion600 decks1.84K decks
27%synergy
Isochron Scepter
31%inclusion634 decks2.02K decks
13%synergy
Clock of Omens
31%inclusion627 decks2.02K decks
29%synergy
Staff of Domination
31%inclusion626 decks2.02K decks
29%synergy
Manifold Key
29%inclusion584 decks2.02K decks
22%synergy
Spine of Ish Sah
29%inclusion583 decks2.02K decks
27%synergy
Mystic Forge
24%inclusion492 decks2.02K decks
15%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
23%inclusion458 decks2.02K decks
7%synergy
Nevinyrral's Disk
22%inclusion450 decks2.02K decks
20%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
22%inclusion442 decks2.02K decks
18%synergy
Forsaken Monument
21%inclusion420 decks2.02K decks
17%synergy
Repurposing Bay
19%inclusion234 decks1.24K decks
15%synergy
Darksteel Monolith
18%inclusion373 decks2.02K decks
17%synergy
Citanul Flute
18%inclusion359 decks2.02K decks
18%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
18%inclusion359 decks2.02K decks
13%synergy
Torpor Orb
15%inclusion309 decks2.02K decks
13%synergy
Peter Parker's Camera
14%inclusion64 decks461 decks
12%synergy
Mirrorworks
12%inclusion242 decks2.02K decks
11%synergy
Imposter Mech
11%inclusion231 decks2.02K decks
7%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
11%inclusion227 decks2.02K decks
9%synergy
Nexus of Becoming
11%inclusion216 decks1.92K decks
10%synergy
Akroma's Memorial
11%inclusion225 decks2.02K decks
9%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
11%inclusion222 decks2.02K decks
-46%synergy
Summoning Station
11%inclusion222 decks2.02K decks
11%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
11%inclusion204 decks1.86K decks
9%synergy
Mindslaver
11%inclusion217 decks2.02K decks
9%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
10%inclusion206 decks2.02K decks
9%synergy
Cloud Key
10%inclusion202 decks2.02K decks
3%synergy
The Magic Mirror
10%inclusion194 decks2.02K decks
3%synergy
Esoteric Duplicator
9.3%inclusion172 decks1.85K decks
9%synergy
Retrofitter Foundry
9.0%inclusion181 decks2.02K decks
8%synergy
The Endstone
8.9%inclusion60 decks676 decks
6%synergy
Mirage Mirror
8.8%inclusion177 decks2.02K decks
5%synergy
Magewright's Stone
8.3%inclusion168 decks2.02K decks
7%synergy
Skullclamp
7.9%inclusion160 decks2.02K decks
2%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
7.8%inclusion157 decks2.02K decks
4%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
7.7%inclusion155 decks2.02K decks
5%synergy
Winter Orb
7.6%inclusion153 decks2.02K decks
3%synergy
Winter Moon
7.2%inclusion128 decks1.78K decks
3%synergy
Possessed Portal
6.9%inclusion139 decks2.02K decks
7%synergy
Blasting Station
6.9%inclusion139 decks2.02K decks
6%synergy
Planar Bridge
6.8%inclusion137 decks2.02K decks
6%synergy
Extinguisher Battleship
6.7%inclusion45 decks676 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
35%inclusion699 decks2.02K decks
7%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
27%inclusion553 decks2.02K decks
19%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
18%inclusion361 decks2.02K decks
12%synergy
Mechanized Production
16%inclusion322 decks2.02K decks
9%synergy
Mind Over Matter
16%inclusion317 decks2.02K decks
13%synergy
Efficient Construction
14%inclusion286 decks2.02K decks
7%synergy
Copy Artifact
14%inclusion282 decks2.02K decks
10%synergy
Mirrormade
12%inclusion242 decks2.02K decks
7%synergy
Propaganda
10%inclusion200 decks2.02K decks
-20%synergy
Artificer Class
9.4%inclusion190 decks2.02K decks
6%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
7.8%inclusion95 decks1.22K decks
0%synergy
Freed from the Real
7.4%inclusion149 decks2.02K decks
4%synergy
March of the Machines
7.2%inclusion145 decks2.02K decks
7%synergy
Intruder Alarm
6.5%inclusion131 decks2.02K decks
3%synergy
Back to Basics
5.6%inclusion114 decks2.02K decks
-2%synergy
Power Artifact
5.2%inclusion105 decks2.02K decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret the Seeker
33%inclusion674 decks2.02K decks
24%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
20%inclusion412 decks2.02K decks
17%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
15%inclusion110 decks752 decks
8%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
10%inclusion204 decks2.02K decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Seat of the Synod
59%inclusion1.20K decks2.02K decks
41%synergy
Academy Ruins
56%inclusion1.13K decks2.02K decks
38%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
52%inclusion1.05K decks2.02K decks
40%synergy
Urza's Saga
48%inclusion970 decks2.02K decks
31%synergy
Inventors' Fair
47%inclusion939 decks2.02K decks
33%synergy
Mishra's Factory
40%inclusion811 decks2.02K decks
39%synergy
Buried Ruin
38%inclusion759 decks2.02K decks
25%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
37%inclusion755 decks2.02K decks
12%synergy
Blinkmoth Nexus
36%inclusion729 decks2.02K decks
35%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
35%inclusion712 decks2.02K decks
24%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
29%inclusion578 decks2.02K decks
27%synergy
Reliquary Tower
24%inclusion488 decks2.02K decks
-32%synergy
Archway of Innovation
21%inclusion352 decks1.71K decks
10%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
20%inclusion407 decks2.02K decks
20%synergy
Crystal Vein
18%inclusion367 decks2.02K decks
16%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
17%inclusion117 decks676 decks
7%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
17%inclusion343 decks2.02K decks
16%synergy
City of Traitors
16%inclusion328 decks2.02K decks
14%synergy
Urza's Tower
15%inclusion310 decks2.02K decks
11%synergy
Urza's Mine
15%inclusion309 decks2.02K decks
11%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
15%inclusion308 decks2.02K decks
11%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
15%inclusion299 decks2.02K decks
-36%synergy
Saprazzan Skerry
12%inclusion244 decks2.02K decks
9%synergy
Command Beacon
11%inclusion232 decks2.02K decks
7%synergy
Fomori Vault
11%inclusion198 decks1.85K decks
7%synergy
Mishra's Foundry
9.2%inclusion185 decks2.02K decks
9%synergy
Tolaria West
8.9%inclusion180 decks2.02K decks
3%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
8.5%inclusion171 decks2.02K decks
0%synergy
Urza's Workshop
8.3%inclusion167 decks2.02K decks
6%synergy
War Room
7.6%inclusion154 decks2.02K decks
-9%synergy
Treasure Vault
7.0%inclusion141 decks2.02K decks
4%synergy
Strip Mine
6.6%inclusion134 decks2.02K decks
4%synergy
Emergence Zone
6.2%inclusion126 decks2.02K decks
2%synergy
Mistrise Village
6.1%inclusion64 decks1.05K decks
-3%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.0%inclusion122 decks2.02K decks
-4%synergy
Urza's Factory
5.9%inclusion119 decks2.02K decks
5%synergy
Castle Vantress
5.6%inclusion113 decks2.02K decks
-13%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion1.84K decks2.02K decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
59%inclusion1.20K decks2.02K decks
-6%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
44%inclusion893 decks2.02K decks
42%synergy
Basalt Monolith
41%inclusion828 decks2.02K decks
31%synergy
Mox Opal
38%inclusion771 decks2.02K decks
28%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
33%inclusion675 decks2.02K decks
26%synergy
Lotus Petal
32%inclusion653 decks2.02K decks
20%synergy
Mind Stone
25%inclusion499 decks2.02K decks
-12%synergy
Thought Vessel
23%inclusion473 decks2.02K decks
-28%synergy
Thran Dynamo
22%inclusion453 decks2.02K decks
9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
16%inclusion327 decks2.02K decks
-4%synergy
Gilded Lotus
15%inclusion311 decks2.02K decks
4%synergy
Springleaf Drum
11%inclusion224 decks2.02K decks
8%synergy
Patriar's Seal
11%inclusion223 decks2.02K decks
9%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
10%inclusion205 decks2.02K decks
-6%synergy
Moonsnare Prototype
10%inclusion198 decks2.02K decks
8%synergy
Machine God's Effigy
9.5%inclusion191 decks2.02K decks
7%synergy
Mana Crypt
9.1%inclusion183 decks2.02K decks
5%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
8.4%inclusion170 decks2.02K decks
5%synergy
Sky Diamond
8.4%inclusion169 decks2.02K decks
-15%synergy
Caged Sun
7.4%inclusion149 decks2.02K decks
-4%synergy
Midnight Clock
7.4%inclusion149 decks2.02K decks
-13%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
7.3%inclusion122 decks1.68K decks
2%synergy
Mox Amber
6.2%inclusion126 decks2.02K decks
-1%synergy
Guardian Idol
5.2%inclusion104 decks2.02K decks
4%synergy
Lands
Island
92%inclusion1.85K decks2.02K decks
-2%synergy
Sink into Stupor
29%inclusion501 decks1.74K decks
7%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
25%inclusion506 decks2.02K decks
19%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
25%inclusion503 decks2.02K decks
19%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
21%inclusion371 decks1.73K decks
8%synergy
Mirrex
19%inclusion377 decks2.02K decks
17%synergy
Cavern of Souls
15%inclusion304 decks2.02K decks
10%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
13%inclusion268 decks2.02K decks
-1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
11%inclusion222 decks2.02K decks
-16%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
10%inclusion166 decks1.72K decks
6%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
9.0%inclusion182 decks2.02K decks
1%synergy
Misty Rainforest
8.1%inclusion163 decks2.02K decks
0%synergy
Urza's Cave
7.6%inclusion135 decks1.78K decks
4%synergy
Flooded Strand
7.6%inclusion153 decks2.02K decks
-1%synergy
Scalding Tarn
7.1%inclusion143 decks2.02K decks
-1%synergy
Polluted Delta
6.9%inclusion140 decks2.02K decks
-1%synergy